Escape To Rio Grande Gorge For A Beautiful New Mexico Nature Scene It doesn't take much for us to find a reason to take pleasure in New Mexico's stunning scenery The state's beauty is simply divine and, to be honest, escaping into that beauty is surprisingly easy However, one spot that is fairly out of the way, accessible yearround, and jawdroppingly gorgeous is theAlthough the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge earned plenty of recognition from the American Institute of Steel Construction, it still makes for a shaky viewing platform Among some of the highest bridges in the United States, the 1280 foot cantilever bridge completes a major eastwest highway in northcentral New Mexico Area Map Other Area AttractionsFrom I25 take exit 227 (Frontage Road) and turn right onto Candelaria Road Rio Grande Gorge Bridge Crossing The Largest Gorge Of New Mexico Rio grande gorge taos nm